Mexico 1 Real - Felipe II, 1572 – 1589
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Real - Felipe II
Year
1572 – 1589
Ruler
Philip II
(1556–1598)
Composition
Silver (.931)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
3.38
Diameter (mm)
20
Thickness (mm)
1
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Real - Felipe II from Mexico. Issued from 1572 to 1589. Struck in Silver (.931). Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.38 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms of Philip II "the Prudent", Dynasty of the "Austrias" Upper right side, the emblem of Castile and Leon, Upper left side, the coats of arms of the two Sicilies and Aragon (Catalonia). Central side, the coat of arms of the House of Austria (right); Burgundy (old Burgundy); Lower side, Flanders, Tyrol, Brabant (early Lyon) and modern Burgundy. The coat of arms is crowned. On the right is the anagram of engraver Bernardo de Oñate. (Felipe 2nd by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- Jerusalem cross with the emblems of Castile and Leon. (King of Spain and the Indies)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #224 (M - O) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #225 (M/O - O/M) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #226 (O - M) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #227 (O - M "O below") | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #228 (M - F/O) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #229 (M - F) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #230 (M/F - O) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #231 (M/F - I) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #232 (I/F - M) | ||
| ND (1572-1589) M | — | Aureo & Calicó #233 (I/F - M/D) |
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